| Redwood | ||||
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| Released | 3 June 2003 | |||
| Recorded | February 2002 | |||
| Studio | Prairie Sun Recording Studios, Cotati, California | |||
| Genre | Celtic | |||
| Length | 43:17 | |||
| Label | Green Linnet | |||
| Producer | Lúnasa | |||
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Redwood is an album by Lúnasa that was released in 2003 on Green Linnet Records. It was their fourth major release, and their last album on Green Linnet Records. The band conceived the album in October 2001 whilst staying in a Californian lodge; the band aimed to record an album that would capture the band's live feel whilst at the same time retaining the sonic quality that the band feature on their albums. The band took a ten-day break from their February 2002 American tour to record the album at Prairie Sun Recording Studios in California. It is characterised by a more relaxed sound than previous albums, and less guest musicians.
Releasing the album became an issue when the band entered a heated dispute with Green Linnet, a feud which almost prevented the album from being released. Ultimately the band left the label and three versions of Redwood were released, with alternating artwork and music masters. The official version was self-released by the band on their website and from concerts. Redwood was released to positive reviews from music critics, praising the band's vibrancy. The Irish Echo named it the 6th best album of 2003. Nonetheless, the band were unsatisfied with the mastering and mixing on the record, and remixed and remastered several of its songs in later years.